About us / Meet your hosts



Ciao! We’re Ignazio and Paul — a Sicilian-American duo, one Sicilian by birth and the other by choice. Together, we traded the ordinary for life under the golden Sicilian sun.

Ignazio was born and raised in Sicily, immersed in a culture where family traditions, shared meals, and late-night storytelling are woven into everyday life. Paul, a first-generation American-Sicilian with deep ties on the island, fell in love with Sicily (and with Ignazio) — bringing a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of wonder to every journey we create.

Together, we blend local expertise with a spirit of discovery, curating experiences that go far beyond the typical tourist path. You’ll wander through sunlit piazzas where church bells echo across the hills, breathe in the scent of lemon groves and sea air, share rustic meals under starlit skies, and raise a glass of wine as the sun dips below golden vineyards.

This is Sicily as we know and love it — and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our love for this island runs deep, and we created Sips of Sicily to offer more than just a vacation — we invite you to experience ourSicily, the way we live it every single day.

Our groups are intentionally small and personal, creating a true family-style atmosphere. By the end of the trip, strangers have become friends, and friends feel like family.

👀 Taste, Touch & Feel Sicily

Taste, touch, and feel Sicily through local eyes — not as a tourist, but as a welcomed guest.

Forget big buses, tourist traps, and cookie-cutter tours. With us, you’ll explore the places most travelers never find, family-run vineyards, hidden piazzas, quiet beaches, and artisan workshops where the soul of Sicily is alive and well. Together, we’ll roll fresh pasta, share rustic meals, taste wines under the Sicilian sun, and swap stories late into the night.

This isn’t just a tour — it’s how we’d show Sicily to our closest friends.

✨ Trip Highlights

Here’s just a taste of the unforgettable experiences waiting for you on your Sicilian journey:

• A Warm Countryside Welcome – savor farm-fresh food and wine as you settle into the rhythm of Sicily
• Immersive Tastings – sample the island’s best wines, olive oils, and artisanal cheeses in intimate settings
• Hands-On Culinary Moments – roll fresh pasta, join a Palermo street food tour, and cook alongside locals
• Historic & Scenic Explorations – wander ancient ruins, colorful coastal towns, and timeless hilltop villages
• Leisure Time – slow down, sip an espresso, shop local markets, and soak in the Mediterranean sunshine
• Unforgettable Finale – a private boat excursion and an elegant farewell dinner to toast your adventure
• Lasting Memories – a professional photographer on select days to capture candid moments along the way

🍇 A Season of Magic, A Journey Through Sicily.

Villages come alive, olive oil is freshly pressed, wine flows freely, and tables overflow with tradition and love.

This 8-day, 9-night curated journey is your personal invitation to step into the very soul of Sicily – where timeless traditions, sun-drenched landscapes and unforgettable flavors await.

✨ Prepare to:

• Slow down and feel the sea breeze as you unwind in sun-kissed villages.
• Trace your steps across time-worn Cobblestonestreets.
• Breathe in the scent of lemon groves.
• Savor meals that tell centuries-old stories with every bite.
• Raise a glass of Sicilian wine as the sun sets over golden vineyards.
• Hear church bells echo through hilltop towns as you explore hidden piazzas.
• Watch fishermen haul in the day’s catch along the sparkling coast.
• Let the rhythm of Sicily’s music and markets sweep you into its soul